Overview
- Meta announced on Nov. 5 that WhatsApp will let people invited by a shared link or QR code view event details and RSVP in a web browser without downloading the app.
- The update adds a dedicated Events Home in Settings where organizers can create events, add cover photos, set custom reminders, manage RSVPs and allow plus‑ones.
- WhatsApp says it built privacy protections into invites: hosts’ phone numbers are hidden from unknown guests and event addresses are shown to non‑users only after they RSVP.
- News outlets report non‑users will see simple RSVP options (Going/Maybe/Not Going) and some say a name and phone number may be required to confirm, but Meta has not published full form fields.
- The change extends WhatsApp’s reach beyond its user base and could make it a practical alternative to standalone event platforms by simplifying invite sharing for hosts and guests.